Morocco’s Ambassador to China, Abdelkader El Ansari, highlighted the remarkable progress in Morocco-China relations and Morocco’s key role in fostering partnerships between China and African nations during an interview with CGTN’s French-language channel, marking the 25th anniversary of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
Ambassador El Ansari underscored the forum’s importance as a platform for meaningful collaboration between China and Africa, offering both sides a chance to evaluate their ties and outline priorities for future cooperation.
He highlighted China’s strong relationship with Africa, emphasizing Morocco’s active role in the forum through its efforts to foster partnerships and joint initiatives between China and African countries.
The Ambassador also noted that Morocco is collaborating with China on trilateral cooperation programs designed to serve the shared interests of African nations, reiterating “Morocco’s strong commitment to the success of this partnership and its continued growth in the future.”
Looking ahead to Morocco-China cooperation, El Ansari expressed optimism, describing the relationship as fueled by ambitious goals and increasing momentum. He additionally highlighted the ongoing political and diplomatic dialogue, with both countries sharing aligned views on major issues of mutual interest.
The ambassador also pointed to the frequent high-level visits between Morocco and China, a practice set to continue in 2025. Efforts are actively underway, he noted, to elevate bilateral relations to the level envisioned by King Mohammed VI and President Xi Jinping.
El Ansari additionally highlighted the notable growth in economic cooperation, with more Chinese companies establishing a presence in Morocco, particularly in industries such as automotive manufacturing, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
The Ambassador also mentioned plans to introduce direct flights between Casablanca and Beijing, as well as Casablanca and Shanghai, in the near future. These routes, he said, will play a key role in deepening trade and cultural connections between the two nations.
In terms of Chinese investments in Morocco, El Ansari explained that China is Morocco’s third-largest trading partner globally and its biggest economic partner in Asia since 2016.
He also highlighted that Morocco provides a favorable investment climate, thanks to its political stability, strategic location, and access to various free trade agreements. This allows Moroccan-made products to reach large markets in Europe, America, and Africa.
The ambassador additionally mentioned the sectors that are of growing interest to Chinese companies, such as automotive, renewable energy, textiles, and food industrie, pointing out that Morocco is seen as a strong platform for accessing global markets.
He stressed that the partnership between the two countries will continue to expand, with more Chinese companies investing in Morocco and engaging in major projects focused on infrastructure and industry.
Ambassador El Ansari additionally spoke about the importance of collaboration between countries in the Global South, noting that Morocco and China share similar visions for building a fairer and more united world.
He added that Morocco is strongly committed to advancing South-South cooperation, particularly in supporting Africa’s development.
The ambassador also highlighted that Morocco, thanks to its strategic location and political history, acts as a key gateway for China to access African markets, especially in West and Central Africa.
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